Safe Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Sumter, SC

LEI: 549300BLQQL5GPC6OJ66

Tax ID: 57-0374874

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Review & Overview

Safe Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Safe Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbia, Sumter, Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Newberry among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Safe Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

492

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$71,300,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 221 $35,825,000 $162,104 $0 0.00%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 197 $24,565,000 $124,695 $0 0.00%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $4,855,000 $147,121 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 15 $1,795,000 $119,667 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 0.00%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $540,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $480,000 $120,000 $0 0.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $0 0.00%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Bennettsville, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Safe Federal Credit Union's top markets include Columbia, Sumter, Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Newberry among others.

Their top states include:
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 492 $71,300,000 $144,919 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 492 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 255 $33,445,000 $131,157 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 150 $26,250,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
    Refi 82 $10,970,000 $133,780 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 0.00%
    Other 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 255 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 150 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 492 $71,300,000 $144,919 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Safe Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 492 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 223 $31,725,000 $142,265 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 164 $10,070,000 $61,402 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 94 $24,510,000 $260,745 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,390,000 $439,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Safe Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 223 originations, totaling $31,725,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 139 $18,245,000 $131,259 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 115 $9,975,000 $86,739 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 101 $14,965,000 $148,168 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 90 $18,020,000 $200,222 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 36 $8,140,000 $226,111 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 4 $1,110,000 $277,500 $0 0.00%

    Safe Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 139 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 115 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 492 $71,300,000 $144,919 $0 0.00%

    Safe Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 492 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 371 $54,625,000 $147,237 $0 0.00%
    Black 87 $12,055,000 $138,563 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 27 $3,805,000 $140,926 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    67.61%

    Safe Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.08%

    Safe Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 492 $71,300,000 $144,919

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 492 $71,300,000 $144,919